– units completed; infrastructure works ongoing Lethem, Region Nine is currently undergoing significant infrastructural development, with a specific focus on the housing sector. Major infrastructure works are in progress at the new housing development at Tract CHPA (Poke Bridge), where approximately 575 individuals were allocated residential house lots. According to the Ministry of Housing and […]
As the nation undergoes a transformative revolution, paving the way for a multitude of emerging opportunities, the government has reaffirmed its intent to collaborate with the private sector in giving prominence to the tourism sector. Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond on Wednesday, reiterated the commitment during the launch of experimental tourism products […]
The Government categorically rejects the claims made in the petition, dated September 24, 2023, in support of the Washington Diaspora Conference, as an unpatriotic attempt by the Opposition APNU/AFC to undermine the Government’s commitment to the betterment of Guyana. It is evident that the document in question is engineered by the Opposition APNU/AFC and is […]
Global commendation continues to pour in for Guyana, a country on the rise with the fastest-growing economy in the world. A recent study conducted by Business Monitor International (BMI), a Fitch Solutions Research Unit, has predicted ‘explosive’ growth for Guyana, poised for 115% growth in the next five years. This growth is said to be […]
The Guyana Livestock and Development Authority’s (GLDA) artificial insemination (AI) programme is progressing smoothly, and over 200 cattle are expected to be inseminated by year-end in Region Nine. The programme’s objective is to improve the growth of the country’s livestock sector while advancing Guyana’s food security efforts, locally and regionally. Artificial insemination, which is the […]
The involvement of both adults and youths is expected to be fostered in the village of St Ignatius as the new ‘Ariwa Village Benab’ was commissioned recently by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, during her visit to Region Nine. As she congratulated the village for their coordination and cooperation in helping to better the […]
Guyana officially launched 15 new tourism experiences on the observance of World Tourism Day 2023. The launch was held at Bookland Gardens on Wednesday afternoon. Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond commended the work of the Guyana Tourism Authority in helping tour operators refine their products for visitors. She told the gathering of […]
The Annual Heritage Games has kicked off and this year it is being dedicated to the 20 children who perished in the tragic Mahdia Fire a few months ago. The games are the last calendar event to commemorate heritage month celebrations themed ‘‘Sustaining Our Cultural Heritage and Identity While Contributing to One Guyana’. Minister of […]
Guyana has strongly rejected false allegations made by Venezuela’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yvan Gil Pinto that its territory is being used for military aggression against the neighbouring country. Guyana’s position was made clear byits Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett on Monday in response to the Venezuelan minister’s remarks at the […]
Region Nine has the potential to become a pivotal hub in the production and distribution of grains for Guyana, as well as the entire Caricom region, and the government is making the necessary resources available to accomplish the mission. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali Wednesday stressed that his government’s primary objective is to establish a […]